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February 27, 2015 By Mrs. Bierly

We are getting back to our routines and learning! Hooray!

Writer’s Workshop: We started writing reviews this week. We first brainstormed a list of places, restaurants, and “things” like games, apps, and toys that we could write an opinion about. We then became detectives and looked at a movie review written about “The Incredibles” and an app review written about “Rush Hour”. Next, we highlighted what a review includes, and we got started writing our own reviews. We focused on organizing it with a good lead, a sneak peek of information, and even gave it a rating. They did a great job starting and I can’t wait to help each student polish up their work!

Science: We practiced making science observations this week with mystery envelopes. We made science teams and used our senses plus a paper clip and a magnet to make a hypothesis about four objects. They did a great job sticking to describing words and not guessing the object. They are ready to explore magnets next week!

Math: The pictures above show the students asking their own survey question to the members of the class. Once they

gathered their data, they then organized it on a piece of paper in a way that other students could compare pictures, numbers, and words. Then they were required to write their own questions about the data using the words more or fewer. They did an amazing job with the task.--------See Announcements Below

First Grade Flash

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Announcements:

Thank You: Our Haiti suitcase was packed full and the Penn State Students going to Haiti for spring break picked them up! Thank you so much for your time to get the donations ready. I will share pictures with you when they are delivered to Haiti with love from Ferguson!!!

Dr. Seuss Week: The first week of March the students will be honoring Dr. Seuss by dressing differently everyday. Here is the schedule:

March 2-Monday -Wear Orange

March 3-Tuesday-Wear Mis-matched clothing

March 4-Wednesday- Wacky Socks

March 5- Thursday- Wear Stripes

March 6-Friday-Do a Random Act of Kindness for someone

Spring Break: I got a lot of trip forms for students missing school during spring break. Thank you for taking the time to fill them out. If you are going on a trip please send in a note or download a trip form off of the parent section. Students do not have school March 9, 10, and 11

PTO Meeting: March 18 at 7pm

Visiting Author: March 26

Bingo Basket Night-March 27